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| Sinop Fortress | |
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| Sinop Province,Turkey | |
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| Site information | |
| Type | Fortress |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
  Sinop Fortress | |
| Coordinates | 42°01′42.5″N35°08′47.3″E / 42.028472°N 35.146472°E /42.028472; 35.146472 |
| Site history | |
| Built | 8th century |
Sinop Fortress is a historic castle inSinop,Turkey.
The castle is located inSinop district ofSinop Province, at the northern most point of Turkiye. The historicalSinop Fortress Prison is situated in the castle.[1]
Sinop Fortress was built in the 8th century by immigrants coming fromMiletus.[2] TheGenoese improved the fortress.[2] The castle was included in theWorld Heritage Tentative List in 2013.[2] The castle underwent restoration starting in 2019.[3]
Length of the bastions and walls are 2,000 meters. Bastions are 8 meters wide and 25 meters high.[2]
